Pony again, need opinions....

dave85 · Jan 29, 2006

Went back today and noticed it has hydraulics. On the Massey Harris site, they are asking everything from 500 (working) to 4500, show condition. With most in the 1000-2500 range.

I want to be fair with this, just wondering.

My original plan was to find an 8n when I get moved back there. I know this tractor is not an equivalent of an 8n, but will just be gardening. I can see how I could convert the hydraulic lift to take 3 pt attachments with out too much work.

Ideas, please.
Dave

Soundguy · Jan 30, 2006

The biggest limitation is the engine hp. Just depends on what you want to do with it. Like I said.. I have an IH cub that is about 1 hp or so different from the pony.. and an allis G that is the same hp.. etc. Neither will cut thick tall grass with their belly mowers. I don't think they'ed pull much in the terms of a plow.. perhaps a very small 1 bottom, or a centerline disc plow.. etc.

What are you looking to do with this machine?

Soundguy

dave85 · Jan 30, 2006

Basically, just garden. And some wood hauling. But, that is good to know. I probably should just wait for an 8N because you always need more power/capabilities than you thought you would.
Anyway, I'm thinking maybe $750 as it has sat for awhile and he doesn't use any more.
It does have the hydraulics and I understand that was rare.
Thanks,
Dave

billbill1 · Jan 30, 2006

I think you'd be better off with an 8N and you'd already have 3 point and attachments would be easier to come by. Also more power and parts are available. Tons of old Fords still running around the country and Chris can tell you anything there is to know or how to fix. IMHO

Soundguy · Jan 30, 2006

Heck.. for 750$.. if you could get it.. go for it.. and then ALSO get the 8n.

2 tractors are better than 1.

Soundguy

dave85 · Jan 30, 2006

That's really what I was thinking sub-consciously.
great minds tend to think alike. LOL
I know a little about 8-9N's but, I kinda fell for this little tractor.
thanks,
Dave

Soundguy · Jan 31, 2006

Here's some info for ya:
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Capacity: One 14 inch plow
Performance (Nebraska test no 401) 11.62 hp max. belt; 10.43 hp max. drawbar; max. pull 1432 lbs at 2.57 mph (corrected to sea level basis) 12.16 hp max. belt; 11.08 hp max. drawbar.
Engine: Continental Model N62, L-Head, 4 cylinders vertical, 2 3/8"x3 1/2"-1800 rated rpm. 2050 max. no-load rpm, 2000 to 2050 governed no-load rpm, displacement 62 cubic inches.
Service Data: Champion 18 mm spark plugs, part no. 18625A; 3 rings per piston, 2 compression 3/32", 1 oil 3/16".
Accessories:
Auto-Lite Model GBM-4804-A5 generator standard equipment;
Exide battery standard equipment;
Marvel-Schebler Model TSV-16 carburetor, size 5/8";
Continental built-in governor;
Canadian Motor lamps;
Donaldson Model A4151 air cleaner;
Purolator Model 749 oil filter, cartridge no. P70;
Rockford single-disc 2-piece clutch, part no. 6-1/2-RM;
National radiator core, capacity 1 4/5 gallons;
Fuel tank capacity 6.8 gallons;
Motor Wheel front and rear wheels
Timken front wheel, rear axle and transmission bearings.
Tires:
Standard-8x24 rear, 4.00x15 front
Oversize-9x24 rear
Brakes: Two brakes located on bull pinion shaft, foot operated either individually or simultaneously by interlocking.
Speeds:
Standard tires-2.74, 3.59 and 7.00 mph, reverse 3.22 mph.
Oversize tires-2.88, 3.77 and 7.35 mph, reverse 3.37 mph
Shipping Weight: 1450 lbs.;
Dimensions:
Wheelbase 66";
height overall 60";
width overall, min. 56", max. 80";
rear wheel tread, min. 41", max 69";
cultivating clearance 21" with standard tires or 21 1/2" with oversize tires;
turning radius 8 1/2'
Power Take-Off (Optional) 1 1/8" 6 spline shaft, 534 RPM; spline end 26 7/8" above ground, 1 1/4" right of centre line of tractor and 16" ahead of hitch point.
Pulley: (Optional) 6 x 5 1/2", 1990 rated rpm, 2155 governed no-load rpm; belt speed 3130 fpm.
Lubrication:
Crankcase capacity 4 quarts;
transmission case capacity 3 3/5 qts.;
final drive housing 1 1/2 qts.;
3/4 qt. added for PTO and belt pulley.
Hydraulic Lift: (Optional)
Pesco pump;
2 1/2 gpm delivery at 1000 psi operating pressure;
reservoir oil capacity 1 1/2 qts.
Double acting cylinder:
2" inside diameter;
5" piston stroke;
max. piston force 3140 lbs.;
both push and pull variable stroke control;
cylinder length between pin centres 16";
7/8" diameter attaching pin.